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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 7 years earlier than the B600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the B600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon B600

 V-Lux 4 B600 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 B600 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019September 2012More recent by 77 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon B600

 V-Lux 4 B600 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon B600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the B600.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and B600 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and B600.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Nikon B600
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has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
Nikon B600 Street photography information
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Nikon B600 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (280 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Nikon B600 Travel photography details
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great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (280 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (500g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Nikon B600
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (500g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon B600
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 500 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
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